Time for a Lydia Appreciation Post! This girl. It is no secret that she is the light of our lives. I sometimes worry about writing things like that – I hope no one thinks we value one kiddo above another – but truly, we all adore Lydie and she is openly each of the kid’s …
A couple weeks ago, Mark was released from his calling as a teacher in Primary for Jacob’s class and accepted the calling to be the pianist in Primary. This is a first for him and he is sad to no longer be teaching but excited for the opportunity to play the piano more.
I have always loved Thanksgiving. But this Thanksgiving was one of the sweetest. As Ben put it, “I feel like I am making a memory” and I think we did. Thanksgiving School My intent was to be able to do school while doing my CNA class, but the reality was that it didn’t really happen. …
After our tough month – getting our family pictures back was such a light! I love this glimpse into what our family looks like in this moment of time. I love these five so much. They are my world and these pictures are a gift. As always, I can never just pick out my favorites. …
Last week, Lydia had her long awaited EMU stay (EMU stands for “Epilepsy Monitoring Unit”). I had been dreading this visit ever since I found out about it. I just felt uneasy about it. Here is how it went… ENT Before we were admitted to the hospital, Lydia had an appointment with a new doctor …
O how each one of us needed this message from Elder David A. Bednar. In the Path of Their Duty was a message where each of us felt seen. It is something we all need on some level. Someone to notice what we are trying to do. I am learning (I hope!) more and more …
I was saddened Monday morning to hear of the passing of President M. Russell Ballard. He has been “with me” my entire life. It has led me to reflect on what I have learned from him throughout my life. Last month while we were listening to General Conference, after President Ballard spoke, Mark said he …
I am officially a graduate of a CNA program here in Colorado! I still have to pass my boards in a couple weeks to make it really official but this has been a doozy! Back Story Once upon a time, when we lived in Wyoming, we heard about this program in a few selected states. …
Halloween has come and gone but we had a great one. The kids LOVED going to our ward’s harvest festival filled with good food, trick or treating inside (it was cold!), and lots and lots of candy! We carved our pumpkins and Grammy sent her much beloved Halloween box full of goodies and fun! And …
Jacob, Sarah, Benjamin, and Lydia had their Primary Program today. It was the one and only time all four of them were in it together. I am so grateful for the gospel truths they are learning. “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Philippians 4:13